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Tseg · 9 June 2014, 09:13 PM

Now that I have my Rolex my wife has strongly signaled she wants one. Actually she pre-signaled if I get one I better plan on getting her one. She does not like dainty girlie watches but does not object to diamonds on a watch (go figure). She has also indicated she likes a mother of pearl dial... does that come on a man's watch? She is trim figured but tall at 5'9" so a bigger watch works on her. Years ago she wore men's watches but for the last decade has collected an assortment of Michele and Coach quartz watches... but is now ready for a real watch.

What are some Rolex watch styles I should consider parading in front of her... nothing too extravagant (I already have designs on a second for myself!)?

beshannon · 9 June 2014, 09:16 PM

Whichever one she likes?

Tseg · 9 June 2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Whichever one she likes?

That is exactly what I don't want to have happen!

If I tell her get whatever she likes I might as well mortgage the house.

(Think leopard or zebra dial)

I would prefer to manage her purchase journey.

She is not particularly into on-line research so if I do not bring options to her she will limit herself to whatever the AD has.

Turbo23dog · 9 June 2014, 09:32 PM

Daytona?

Presa canary · 9 June 2014, 09:40 PM

Daytona white dial. Looks great on a woman

Tseg · 9 June 2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo23dog

Daytona?

I like your way of thinking... maybe she will realize she does not like it within the 1st 6 months... I've received her hand-me-downs before. Fingers crossed.

beshannon · 9 June 2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

That is exactly what I don't want to have happen!

Then I wish you the best of luck.

Every time I have picked out a watch I thought my wife would like she did not like it.

Take her to an AD let her pick one out and try it on.

skywood · 9 June 2014, 10:35 PM

Daytona!

jjnd08 · 9 June 2014, 10:51 PM

TT Yachtmaster. I know they have dials with precious metals, and I know there is a MOP dial.

Java · 9 June 2014, 10:52 PM

Best Rolex men's watch for a woman?

No deal man. You're not having my best Rolex for any woman. Find some money and I might sell it to you.

echau · 9 June 2014, 10:54 PM

Saw this in the FS forum...thought it would be perfect for your wife. Imagine it with a brown gator strap on it.

Rosex · 9 June 2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by echau

Saw this in the FS forum...thought it would be perfect for your wife. Imagine it with a brown gator strap on it.

^that.

Muzz · 9 June 2014, 10:58 PM

I think only 36mm models, however most members recommend 40mm. If it means anything, my wife tends to agree with me on this and she can have any watch she wants.

davenotize · 9 June 2014, 11:06 PM

Well, I just bought my wife a black dial Milgauss. When saw it was like love at first sight.

iclick · 9 June 2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

I like your way of thinking... maybe she will realize she does not like it within the 1st 6 months... I've received her hand-me-downs before. Fingers crossed.

I like your forward-thinking attitude.

theken · 9 June 2014, 11:11 PM

My wife chose a DJ 36mm on jubilee with a rhodium diamond dial, reference 16234.
She picked it out of the offerings in the Rolex AD display case several years ago and she still loves "her Rolex".
My suggestion is that you visit the AD with her and let her choose since she will be the one wearing it.

FiftyTwoEighty · 9 June 2014, 11:28 PM

My wife wanted one without a date or cyclops and 40mm. I let her pick what she wanted.

watchwatcher · 9 June 2014, 11:45 PM

I like the Daytona and YM suggestions. Both have MOP dial options.

texex91 · 9 June 2014, 11:48 PM

Daytona for sure...

Kingair · 10 June 2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Daytona for sure...

That should do the trick ;)

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dysondiver · 10 June 2014, 12:18 AM

my ex loved 36mm explorer ,,,, hated my subs.

best just ask , take her to try on lots , buy what she wants ,, less blame that way .

Tseg · 10 June 2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by echau

Saw this in the FS forum...thought it would be perfect for your wife. Imagine it with a brown gator strap on it.

I think this is it... probably only $30K.

I was only thinking about DJ, Explorer I and Milgauss and had not considered the Daytona... my fallback to this would be the white-dial SS version. Ultimately I will ask, but wanted to see if the selection in my head was what in line with others' thoughts.

DVR · 10 June 2014, 12:25 AM

Best watch for her (and your wallet) would be the DJ 36mm MOP diamond dial.
Affordable, classy and has the 2 things she specifically mentioned. I saw it a few weeks ago with a black MOP dial and it looks stunning. Also for a man.

Here is one for sale : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=343463

Tseg · 10 June 2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Best watch for her (and your wallet) would be the DJ 36mm MOP diamond dial.
Affordable, classy and has the 2 things she specifically mentioned. I saw it a few weeks ago with a black MOP dial and it looks stunning. Also for a man.

Here is one for sale : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=343463

Thanks. Excellent suggestion. Likely like something she had in mind.

ExplorerChris · 10 June 2014, 01:09 AM

It really depends on what kind of look you're going for.
Do you want something that a little more dressy or a more sporty look something's that can dressy and casual at the same time

Angrypuppy · 10 June 2014, 01:48 AM

Without knowing your wife, I would say the safe choice would be a 36mm datejust.

My wife's go to watch is her16610LV. The next one on her list is the new blue dial milgauss. Her 31mm datejust is not neglected but not worn much anymore.

I think the 40mm professional watches look good on her wrist and she likes them. The resale value seems to hold up better too with the "mens" watches, which is nice.

AH0RSEY · 10 June 2014, 02:07 AM

Wife wears an airking or used to until she nabbed my 36m dj

phils · 10 June 2014, 02:17 AM

My wife never liked the models I liked for her. I suggest you give her a budget, take her to the AD, and let her pick one out.
The YM with the pearl dial sounds like something she'd like.
Good luck.

alljunks · 10 June 2014, 02:20 AM

Daytona!!!!

luvsub · 10 June 2014, 02:24 AM

RG daytona.

9 June 2014, 09:13 PM	#1
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Best Rolex men's watch for a woman? Now that I have my Rolex my wife has strongly signaled she wants one. Actually she pre-signaled if I get one I better plan on getting her one. She does not like dainty girlie watches but does not object to diamonds on a watch (go figure). She has also indicated she likes a mother of pearl dial... does that come on a man's watch? She is trim figured but tall at 5'9" so a bigger watch works on her. Years ago she wore men's watches but for the last decade has collected an assortment of Michele and Coach quartz watches... but is now ready for a real watch. What are some Rolex watch styles I should consider parading in front of her... nothing too extravagant (I already have designs on a second for myself!)?

9 June 2014, 09:16 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Whichever one she likes? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 June 2014, 10:52 PM	#10
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Best Rolex men's watch for a woman? No deal man. You're not having my best Rolex for any woman. Find some money and I might sell it to you. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

9 June 2014, 11:28 PM	#17
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	My wife wanted one without a date or cyclops and 40mm. I let her pick what she wanted. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

10 June 2014, 12:25 AM	#23
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	Best watch for her (and your wallet) would be the DJ 36mm MOP diamond dial. Affordable, classy and has the 2 things she specifically mentioned. I saw it a few weeks ago with a black MOP dial and it looks stunning. Also for a man. Here is one for sale : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=343463 __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

9 June 2014, 09:32 PM	#4
Turbo23dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Virginia Posts: 164	Daytona?

9 June 2014, 09:40 PM	#5
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Daytona white dial. Looks great on a woman

9 June 2014, 10:35 PM	#8
skywood "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	Daytona!

9 June 2014, 10:51 PM	#9
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	TT Yachtmaster. I know they have dials with precious metals, and I know there is a MOP dial.

9 June 2014, 10:54 PM	#11
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 350	Saw this in the FS forum...thought it would be perfect for your wife. Imagine it with a brown gator strap on it.

9 June 2014, 10:58 PM	#13
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I think only 36mm models, however most members recommend 40mm. If it means anything, my wife tends to agree with me on this and she can have any watch she wants.

9 June 2014, 11:06 PM	#14
davenotize "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: robert Location: N. Carolina Watch: 116500 Posts: 195	Well, I just bought my wife a black dial Milgauss. When saw it was like love at first sight.

9 June 2014, 11:11 PM	#16
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	My wife chose a DJ 36mm on jubilee with a rhodium diamond dial, reference 16234. She picked it out of the offerings in the Rolex AD display case several years ago and she still loves "her Rolex". My suggestion is that you visit the AD with her and let her choose since she will be the one wearing it.

9 June 2014, 11:45 PM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like the Daytona and YM suggestions. Both have MOP dial options.

9 June 2014, 11:48 PM	#19
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Daytona for sure...

10 June 2014, 12:18 AM	#21
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	my ex loved 36mm explorer ,,,, hated my subs. best just ask , take her to try on lots , buy what she wants ,, less blame that way .

10 June 2014, 01:09 AM	#25
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	It really depends on what kind of look you're going for. Do you want something that a little more dressy or a more sporty look something's that can dressy and casual at the same time __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

10 June 2014, 01:48 AM	#26
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Without knowing your wife, I would say the safe choice would be a 36mm datejust. My wife's go to watch is her16610LV. The next one on her list is the new blue dial milgauss. Her 31mm datejust is not neglected but not worn much anymore. I think the 40mm professional watches look good on her wrist and she likes them. The resale value seems to hold up better too with the "mens" watches, which is nice.

10 June 2014, 02:07 AM	#27
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Wife wears an airking or used to until she nabbed my 36m dj __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

10 June 2014, 02:17 AM	#28
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	My wife never liked the models I liked for her. I suggest you give her a budget, take her to the AD, and let her pick one out. The YM with the pearl dial sounds like something she'd like. Good luck.

10 June 2014, 02:20 AM	#29
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	Daytona!!!!

10 June 2014, 02:24 AM	#30
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	RG daytona.

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